Job Description for Assistant Research Scientist

An assistant research scientist is a member of a research team who performs many of tasks in the research process. Like the rest of the research team, the assistant research scientist must follow the scientific method. They begin by clearly identify a problem or hypothesis. Next, the assistant research scientist works with the team to formulate a testable hypothesis. After a hypothesis is formulated, the assistant research scientist helps up experiments to gather data to support or reject the hypothesis. Then, the assistant research scientist operates many of the laboratory's apparatus to perform the experiment and gather data. Upon successfully gathering data, the assistant research scientist works closely with senior researchers to analyze the data and write up the technical report. Occasionally, the assistant research scientist may be invited to participate in presentations, relaying the findings of the research team to stakeholders.

Assistant research scientists work in a variety of fields. For example, an assistant research scientist may work for a medical company in the pursuit of new cancer treatment techniques or at a government laboratory developing new energy sources.

Due to the technical and scientific nature of the work, assistant research scientists must hold at least a bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline. A master's or doctoral degree may be preferred. Many work regular business hours at indoor laboratories and are required to travel very little. Overtime or differing hours may be required depending on the nature of the experiment. (Copyright 2018 PayScale.com)

Assistant Research Scientist Tasks

Develop, manage and analyze large-scale collection of data.

Write scholarly and technical papers regarding research.

Conduct and contribute to research projects.

Order and manage lab inventory, materials and equipment.

Know a variety of methods to collect and analyze data.

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Female:

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